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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.84, 3,757.60 and 1,043.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.84, 3,757.60 and 1,043.65 is: 1,565.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.84 : 3,757.60 = 1,043.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.84/3,757.60 = 1,043.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.84x = 3,757.60 × 1,043.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.84x = 3,921,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,611.74/2,504.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.62

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